A car journalist’s email inbox does not come to rest these days. Press releases are incessant to the IAA in Munich, which will open their stands in the city center and on the exhibition center from September 9th to 14th. At the same time, the new vehicle ideas that the manufacturers want to step into the right light at the end of the year are overturning. This year there is a high point at the Volkswagen stand. On the Odeonsplatz at the Altstadttring, the Wolfsburgers will use the Bavarian stage to present the new crossover T-Roc of the world public. It is one of the most important models in the portfolio for the Lower Saxony, with Golf and Tiguan the millionder regularly shares the front places of the approval statistics. In order for this to stay that way, Volkswagen has given the success model a fresh cell cure. As its predecessor, the new edition builds up the new edition on the modern MQB EVO platform, which enables the transfer of new technologies. The ratio of the compact external dimensions to the five-seater and versatile interior is probably one of the reasons why the first generation of the T-Roc sold more than two million times. With that second, the utility value should be even better. Especially because the T-Roc has increased in size. In length it grows by a total of 12 centimeters to 4.37 meters, the wheelbase about three centimeters to 2.63 meters. In length, the ROC grows by a total of 12 centimeters to 4.37 meters, the wheelbase by about three centimeters to 2.63 meters. Volksbiebing predecessor was also known for its unconventional appearance. The successor picks up this into details, but overall looks much fresher. The front is reminiscent of models of the ID family or the Tayron and follows the current VW design language, for which Andreas Mindt is responsible. With R-Line package, the front is more framed, stylistic blades are interrupted by a line. This is a matter of taste, but should increase the recognition value. The new chromob with or without a sports package is light, a bordered honeycomb structure always shapes the look on the front. New LED headlights also play an important role, which should give the T-Roc an independent face. In the highest expansion stage, LED matrix headlights move into the sheet metal dress that run under the name IQ Light. As the LED plus headlights in the higher equipment then shine LED cross-clasp and VW logo, some are compared with those of a fun fair. Almost all manufacturers are on it. Resourceful viewers may be bothered by a decorative cover on the front fenders, which should benefit less to the design than aerodynamics. For the first time, the T-Roc rolls on up to 20 inches in size that make it adult. Whether with or without a sports package, a bordered honeycomb structure always shapes the look on the front. The light also plays an important role, and there is a mixture of old and new style features. The upper sideline of a smooth sheet metal shape has given way, the edge of the edge, which was arched outwards, was allowed to remain near the ground. The silver strip on the side, which is about black with the choice of the bicolor package, is also known from the predecessor, but in the end it ends in the form of a hockey racket, which was also degenerate from other models. Fortunately, an angular emphasis on the shoulder line remains, which is good for him. The rear with its continuous LED cross-clan, which is also illuminated in the higher equipment lines and then has a red-illuminated VW logo, looks a little less round than the front, but the large-scale trunk lid opens electrically and creates access to the luggage compartment, which, thanks to the larger vehicle length, offers more space for loading, now. The rear seat bench can be folded down in a ratio of 40 to 60, the trunk floor knows two adjustable heights. The practicability is useful for an extendable trailer coupling, which, depending on the motorization, can take 1.7 to 2 tons on the hook. The interior has made a jump when it comes to space, material quality and operation. The infotainment is either 10.4 or 12.9 inches. A optical and haptic feature of this quality jump is a surface of the dash carrier, which is covered with a newly developed fabric structure, soft -foached areas and higher -quality materials. In fact, VW seems to keep word, there is not much to complain about in these points during the first sitting test. Recently, the top version moves into 14 due to electrically adjustable driver’s seat with a massage function. Ergonomics and comfort. The ambient poetry, illuminated for the first time in a VW by perforated synthetic leather areas, looks pretty. That the inner grip to open the door must now be pulled up, that should be “intuitive”, it is not clear to us. The new T-Roc takes over a few details from the larger Tiguan and Tayron, such as the driving experience switch in the center console to control the driving profiles and the volume control. However, menus zaps cannot be used with him. Physical keys are in short supply in these times, but it must be approved that VW on the steering wheel is again committed to real controls. That makes a lot easier. Apart from that, there is a fixed virtual bar for climate work in the 10.4 or 12.9 -inch infotainment screen, a tribute to the minimalist interior. The trunk lid opens electrically and creates access to the luggage compartment, which now offers 465 liters. The central tachometer is reminiscent of GTI and R, the choice of a reduced display is new. Just like the possibility of equipping the crossover with a head-up display that projects information directly into the windshield. On request, the configurator also spits special equipment such as an inductive, cooled charging cradle for the smartphone, a music system from Harman Kardon or a glass roof for more daylight inside. In series two benefits from the length of the length as a driver or front driver in the T-Roc, a high-build hood sees. It strengthens the feeling of moving an SUV, albeit a small one. Recently, the top version is moving into 14 for the first time in 14 due to electrically adjustable driver’s seat with a massage function. The people responsible confidently speak of their own league when it comes to seating comfort. You can feel that the T-Roc has grown in length, especially in the second row. Even if people are located above average, it hardly pinched in the rear with almost 1.90 meters of height, especially since the bench is comfortably padded. On the side there is a mixture of old and new style features. The painting in canaries contrasts with the black roof. Volkswagen folk car will consistently offer the new T-Roc in Europe with hybrid turbo gasoline engineers and automatic gearboxes. Two mild hybrid drives called ETSI with 116 hp and 150 hp mark the start. To increase the efficiency, rely on the Miller fuel process, i.e. early closing of the intake valves with high compression, a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, cylinder shutdown and a strap starter generator. These two electrified volume motorizations are linked to a 7-speed double clutch transmission (DSG). In the near future, two newly developed full hybrids are to follow. Volkswagen looks off from plug-in hybrids, as well as from a convertible. The current fresh air model should run out in 2027 and not receive a successor. This means that a few emotions will disappear again, which are supposed to capture a planned all -wheel drive model called 4Motion and a real R with 333 hp mild hybrid. In addition, the unconfirmed rumor is circulating that VW is working on a fully electric T-Roc, which could only come onto the market at the end of this decade. More on the topic of the future, because first the new generation has to come onto the market. A market launch in November is planned, the order books will be opened beforehand. In terms of price, those responsible speak of around 30,000 euros for the basic model. Interested parties can soon get their own picture of the Wolfsburg newcomer at the IAA.
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